May 27, 2011
Heat Guy J
Story: 7/10
Heat guy j is an action packed story following two members of The Department of Security, Daisuke Aurora and his android partner J, as they protect the city of Judoh' citizens from the criminal underground. Meanwhile things heat up as the most prominent mafia Don is succeeded by his young, and mentally unstable son, Clair Leonelli. Clair is a cruel, and calculating young man out to prove that inexperienced or not, He can carry his father's title of "Vampire". Now our heroic duo must not only foil every petty criminal in town, but also take on the entire Leonelli "family".Hitman Reborn this
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is not. The mafia is portrayed in a far more traditional way, far out doing the aforementioned Reborn. If you want a hard boiled mafia Heat Guy is the way to go. Ties run deep, and betrayal will find no forgiveness. The only thing stopping me from raising this title's score is the episodic formula. It's pretty easy to follow with it's episodic stories, and underlying plot. Many of the mini arcs are interesting, unpredictable, and quite memorable.
Art: 8/10
At first I was offput by the character designs. I found them fairly unappealing. The artist behind them is none other than Escaflowne's own Nobuteru Yuki. I'm personally not a big fan of his style, but the characters in this show come off very well....even if the do have strange, super pointy noses. They are all different in appearance, each having their own little quirks. Sexy Antonia, Smooth Daisuke, Insane Clair,and even Little Poor Girl Monica. Each design a perfect fit to the character in question. The animation is crisp, and doesn't get chunky during the fight scenes. It is sometimes hard to believe this show is getting close to ten years old. The world in which Heat Guy J is set is also expansive, even though most of it takes place in the city of Judoh. The backgrounds created for this series are well detailed, and lively. In populated areas, there are bystanders, instead of empty streets. The creative team obviously put some effort into making us believe in this city. From expansion bridges to underground cities, the backdrops all pull in to the city of Judoh.
Sound: 8/10
The opening song "FACE" by Tryforce sets the mood for the show. It's a catchy song that fits the overall mood of the series. The only problem is that it isn't to memorable. The first ending song, "Gap In The Heart" by WYSE is a little bit faster, and has a pretty amazing set of lyrics. The second ending song "Hikari" by Saeko Chiba is slow, and beautiful. I would be hard pressed to call it a good match for Heat Guy J though. The background music for the show fits really well. I find that if background music flows so smoothly with the scene that it doesn't distract you, then it is just right. The soundtrack just adds to the overall ambiance of the world of Heat Guy J.
Characters: 9/10
Heat Guy J has a fairly diverse cast of enjoyable characters.
The sexy doctor Antonia, who treats J like a member of her own family.
The poor girl Monica who sells photos to take care of her mother.
The insane mafia Don, Clair.
The smooth talking crime fighter, Daisuke.
The waaay to forgiving cop, Edmundo.
Kyoko, the feisty coworker.
Of course there is a lso J, the powerful android sidekick of daisuke.
Every character serves a purpose. Right down to Daisuke's fangirls. Cynthia, Vivian, and Janis. Everyone has a reason to be there. The back stories are simple, and don't seem to leave the viewer bogged down with flashbacks. The characters relationships are believable, and don't seem forced. The heroes motives are clear, and the villains deserve what they get, even if " That was a big loss". Even as an android J learns little life lessons as he helps the Department of Security along the way.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Each story being different from the last, you never really know what to expect from this show. It is full of surprises, and has many memorable moments. Over half way through the show I can honestly say that this is title far exceeded my expectations.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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